Canon M50 vs Nikon D3200
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Canon M50 vs Nikon D3200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Announced February 2018
- Successor is Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Replaced the Nikon D3100
- Newer Model is Nikon D3300

Canon M50 vs Nikon D3200 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Canon M50 versus Nikon D3200, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the D3200 (24MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The M50 was unveiled 5 years later than the D3200 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D3200 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M50 matches up against the D3200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon M50 vs Nikon D3200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M50 & Nikon D3200. The full galleries are provided at Canon M50 Gallery & Nikon D3200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Nikon D3200
M50 | D3200 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | ![]() | July 2012 | More recent by 69 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Canon M50
D3200 | M50 |
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Common features in the Canon M50 and Nikon D3200
M50 | D3200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Canon M50 vs Nikon D3200 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon M50 has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3200 has sizing of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
Compare the Canon M50 versus Nikon D3200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the M50 versus the D3200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and D3200 is 79 and 67 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Nikon D3200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 and D3200.
All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent M50 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M50 vs Nikon D3200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 vs Nikon D3200 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 | Nikon D3200 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS M50 | Nikon D3200 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2018-02-26 | 2012-07-25 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 8 | Expeed 3 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 357.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6016 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Nikon F |
Total lenses | 23 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | No | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390g (0.86 lbs) | 505g (1.11 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 81 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1131 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 235 pictures | 540 pictures |
Battery format | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | EN-EL14 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $779 | $530 |